(i) Pick out and name the cells that undergo spermiogenesis.

Question

Study the figure given:

(i) Pick out and name the cells that undergo spermiogenesis.

(ii) Name ‘a’ and ‘b’ cells. What is the difference between them with reference to the number of chromosomes? 

(iii) Pick out and name the motile cells. 

(iv) What is ‘f’ cell? Mention its function. 

(v) Name the structure of which the given diagram is a part.

Answer 1

(i) d–Spermatids 

(ii) a–Spermatogomium 

b–Primary spermatocyte 

They both are diploid having 46 chromosomes. 

(iii) e–Spermatozoa 

(iv) f–Sertoli cells Provides nutrition to the germ cells. 

(v) Seminiferous tubule.